Everest

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    The guides check and recheck all of the gear thar goes up the mountain.
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    The team starts out on foot in order to adjust to the alttitude gradualy.
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    After a week the team arrives at base camp, which is more tan 17,000 feet above sea level.
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    The climbers say prayers asking forgiveness from the gods before setting food on the mountain.
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    Cotter and the guides prepare the suplemental oxygen supply carefully.
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    After hours of weariling treading , the climbers can view the Summit in the near distance.
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    Over the next few weeks, the team travels back and forth between four camps at different altitudes.
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    After almost two months, the team reaches the top of the mountain.
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    As the climbers get higher up on the mountain, their pace slows to a crawl.
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    The Sherpas put on a celebration at camp to welcome the team back.